Can laughter be the best medicine for dialysis stress?

NCT ID NCT05726552

Summary

This study tested whether laughter therapy could help people receiving hemodialysis treatment feel better. Researchers worked with 69 patients to see if group laughter sessions could reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving their quality of life. The therapy involved 12 sessions over 4 weeks, and the team measured changes in stress hormones and mental health.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University

    Zonguldak, Turkey (Türkiye)

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